The Glory of Noxus

Continuous hilly terrain.

The golden desert spreads out like an endless scroll, and the sand dunes of different heights undulate like waves, dotting the painting paper.

Looking from a distance, the outline of the sand dunes is extremely clear under the hot sunshine, and the wind-eroded rocks are scattered among the sand dunes like forest bamboos.

Sivir stayed in the shadow of the rocks, temporarily avoiding the scorching sun.

She looked up at the hanging sun. After carefully identifying the direction, she took out the iron pot she carried with her and took a sip of water to moisturize her dry lips.

"How long until we get there?"

Huo Jixing looked at the unchanging environment around him, looked at the slightly tired Sivir, and asked.

Sivir, who heard the voice, turned to look back at the Noxian who had always kept clean, with a hint of envy in the corner of his eyes.

"Come on, cross the sand dunes ahead and walk a little further to get there."

Even though she was used to Shurima's scorching heat and pervasive sand, that didn't mean she liked it.

In comparison, she likes the rural style of the Kingdom of Demacia, the exquisite life in Piltover, and the cold frozen soil of Freljord.

Huo Jixing nodded, his eyes fell on Cassiopeia, and after receiving her confirmation look, he waited patiently.

After a short rest.

Sivir put the iron pot in his hand away. Water is the source of life, especially in the desert, where every drop of water is particularly precious.

After confirming her belongings, she took everyone on her way to the center of the desert.

Perhaps sensing that Sivir's injuries were not fully healed, Nasus took the wrong step and walked behind her, using his tall body to create a moving shadow.

Sivir was stunned for a moment, and when he turned to look at Nasus, the hard edge on his face softened a little.

The vast stretches of sand dunes disappeared beside you, and the surrounding rocks were rugged.

Sivir stopped in front of two peaks that were almost reaching the sky, took a breath and said in a concentrated voice.

"We're here!"

Hearing this, Huo Jixing raised his eyes and looked up at the two heavily deserted mountain peaks in front of him.

They seem to be soldiers standing in this desert. Under the erosion of time, the mountain is covered with cracks, and sand and stones slip from the cracks from time to time, making a slight rustling sound.

The height of the mountain peaks is also staggering, reaching straight into the sky, as if they are competing with the sky.

"Is this the location of the emperor's tomb?"

Huo Ji was a little confused. These two peaks didn't look like ancient tombs.

Cassiopeia was one position behind Huo Jixing, with a hint of uneasiness and fear in her dark green eyes.

Her current changes are all because of this imperial tomb.

Sivir didn't say much about the gods, and headed to the foot of the mountain with Nasus.

Upon seeing this, Huo Jixing and Cassiopeia followed closely behind them and came to the foot of the mountain.

At the foot of two sky-reaching peaks, a narrow mountain road appears at the intersection.

The mountain road is steep and extends downward, and it is so dark that there is no end in sight.

Sivir took out the torch from his backpack, lit it, and walked down holding the torch.

Nasus casually took off the long-handled battle ax on his back and took a step back. He noticed the ancient traces left on both sides of the mountain road, and memories flashed in his eyes.

Cities submerged in the desert, arcane energy sweeping the world, and closed tombs.

"This is it, that's right."

Nasus whispered in his heart, holding the handle of the ax tightly with both hands, and a purple glow suddenly appeared.

The fire of Nanli floated in front of Huo Jixing, driving away the darkness and guiding him in the direction.

He smelled a dark and mysterious power hiding in the air, something like the ancient magic used by Vikoula's sacrifices.

Cassiopeia swallowed, suppressed the fear in her heart, and did not dare to fall too far behind Huo Jixing.

The dull sound of footsteps echoed in the winding mountain road.

The flickering firelight reflected Sivir's blue eyes.

Her breathing was a little rapid, and a tall, thin and majestic man appeared in her mind, wearing a golden armor robe and a helmet that looked like an eagle's beak.

This was the image that remained in her memory after she woke up.

Sivir had heard about Azir and the prophecy of his return, and had always thought that only a fool would believe such a fantasy.

But when she explored the ancient tomb last time, she couldn't help but doubt that the prophecy was true.

Sivir stopped and looked at the looming thick stone gate at the end of the mountain road. He raised his torch and approached the mottled mountain wall.

Buzz! Buzz!

On the stone walls on both sides of the mountain road, bright yellow flames ignited instantly, as if countless fireflies were dancing in the darkness, illuminating the darkness ahead.

Huo Jixing's eyebrows were raised, and his eyes fell directly on the thick stone door.

The stone gate is engraved with complex patterns and ancient characters, which blend together to silently tell a dusty history.

Nasus walked forward quickly, stroking the thick stone door with his clawed left hand, his expression a little complicated.

"The Tomb of the Emperor!"

He closed his eyes and felt the familiar scent coming from the stone door, the same scent he had escaped and regretted.

Seeing Nasus' movement, Huo Jixing's eyes flickered, and a red-golden glow lit up in his pupils.

[Suzaku·Red Eyes and Fire Eyes]!

Huo Jixing immediately stared at the emperor's tomb in front of him, a look of surprise appeared on his handsome face.

Within the red-gold field of vision, no clouds could be seen rising.

It was as if this emperor's tomb did not exist at all, it was an empty desert.

But when he exited the [Red Eyes and Fire Eyes] state, he saw the Emperor's Tomb standing in front of him.

"Is it to avoid Suzaku's perception?"

Huo Jixing was thinking, a little worried about Katarina's safety, putting aside her relationship with himself.

Katarina's identity was too special, and her life and death were directly related to the reputation and strength of the empire.

"How to open it?" Huo Jixing asked.

"The Tomb of the Emperor is the greatest mausoleum in Shurima. This stone door can only be opened by the royal blood." Nasus regained his calmness and answered softly.

After speaking, he cast his eyes on Sivir who was walking over.

Huo Jixing followed Nasus's line of sight and looked at Sivir.

From Nasus, he learned that Sivir was the only blood owner of the Desert Emperor Azir, and fully met the requirements of the stone door.

Sivir skillfully cut her fingertips with Charikar, and a drop of blood with a little gold dripped on the stone door.

Cassiopeia saw this, her expression was a little uncertain.

Before, she hired Sivir to enter this ancient tomb, but she had never heard that blood was needed to open the stone door.

Obviously, Sivir knew the specialness of this emperor's tomb.

The hiring at that time was just a deal between the two parties.

Boom!

The golden red blood flowed along the pattern of the stone door, as if awakening the dormant ancient power.

Then, bursts of golden light shone on the stone door, as dazzling as the sun, illuminating the rugged mountain road.

In the strong light, the stone door slowly moved to both sides, making a heavy friction sound, revealing the earth-yellow passage behind it.

Sivir did not hesitate, took a deep breath, and stepped in directly.

Nasus, Huo Jixing and others also walked in one after another.